Pan Overcome by Putti
1692
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1692
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a muscular man lying on his back, pinned down by three playful, winged boys. Their curly hair and chubby bodies look like they’re wrestling him for fun. The man’s face is tense, but the boys seem carefree, tangled in his arms and legs. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to show movement and energy. The paper has a textured look, like old paper, which makes the lines pop even more. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made prints with acid and metal.
